Healthy Weight Loss

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

Here is my numbers...

165lbs divided by 2.2 kg's = 75kg

75kg's x 0.8 = 60 grams of protein per day.

I also found out, since I omit red meat from my diet that I am a vegetarian.

I'm loving this nutrition class!!!

Zimmy

Thanks, Zimmy!

I need 50, according to the formula.

Originally Posted by sylvie

i fell off the wagon, sort of.. lol..
still exercising, just not like i was..
still eating well, just not as careful..

i feel a difference in my mood, i need to pick myself back up again, before i fall into old patterns..

today is all about the water..
getting 8 glasses of water into me today !
also, going to hop on the elliptical here soon and get myself moving --

no downspiralling this time, i'm not letting it happen!
You are all doing sooo well! Keep it up, i'll be back there with ya's soon!

<---- stubborn gal with some helpful pushes from friends! (thank you)

We all have our backslides and down moments. You're doing great. Acknowledge what's going on (check), make a plan to get back on track (check), and execute plan (check?).

I had dinner out with my honey last night. I knew I was going to be a little 'bad' but I figured I'd balance some of the less nutritious stuff with good, wholesome green stuff.

Eh.

I woke up feeling like crap this morning. My tummy was NOT happy with what I gave it to gnosh on. I felt kind of icky right after I ate it too, so I knew my body was going to have a 'talking to' with me eventually.



For the record, I *DID* have a small Caesar salad with the dressing (which was a vinaigrette, not a creamy dressing) on the side and I dipped my fork in it then speared a couple of forkfuls of romaine with it. So, I was good there. I also had steamed asparagus with pepper and lemon juice on it. Even the sweet potato fries weren't too bad. They weren't greasy at all and were a small portion.

Where I went wrong was the second fried green tomato and the order of fried oysters. Every year or so I get a craving for fried oysters. I saw them on the menu and *boink* went the craving.

No, change that. The tomatoes weren't too bad, if that was it. It was the oysters. After dinner, the batter left a pasty taste in my mouth. I really don't eat a lot of fried foods anymore. Fries or shrimp here and there, but not anything else really. Days like last night and this morning remind me why. The longer I stay away from it, the harsher the effects on my body when I do indulge.

So, I strayed and my body reigned me back in check. Ebon and I are contemplating dining out again and are trying to pick a place that's got a kinder, gentler menu.

And the next time we go HERE, I'll get the salmon or tilapia.

Oh! I also had strawberry rhubarb pie ala mode, but there was NOTHING bad or wrong with that.

[Zimmeh]

I had to create a comparison report between fast food restaurants and sit down restaurants. I nearly fell out of my seat... The low fat chicken noodle soup at Panera had 1,450mg's of sodium in it... Needless to say, I am now ordering the Greek salad minus the olives, pepperoncinis, and dressing. That takes the salad down to 340mg's for the whole thing...

Good luck, and once I gave up fried foods, it also hurt my stomach.

Night,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by Gemme

Thanks, Zimmy!

I need 50, according to the formula.



We all have our backslides and down moments. You're doing great. Acknowledge what's going on (check), make a plan to get back on track (check), and execute plan (check?).

I had dinner out with my honey last night. I knew I was going to be a little 'bad' but I figured I'd balance some of the less nutritious stuff with good, wholesome green stuff.

Eh.

I woke up feeling like crap this morning. My tummy was NOT happy with what I gave it to gnosh on. I felt kind of icky right after I ate it too, so I knew my body was going to have a 'talking to' with me eventually.



For the record, I *DID* have a small Caesar salad with the dressing (which was a vinaigrette, not a creamy dressing) on the side and I dipped my fork in it then speared a couple of forkfuls of romaine with it. So, I was good there. I also had steamed asparagus with pepper and lemon juice on it. Even the sweet potato fries weren't too bad. They weren't greasy at all and were a small portion.

Where I went wrong was the second fried green tomato and the order of fried oysters. Every year or so I get a craving for fried oysters. I saw them on the menu and *boink* went the craving.

No, change that. The tomatoes weren't too bad, if that was it. It was the oysters. After dinner, the batter left a pasty taste in my mouth. I really don't eat a lot of fried foods anymore. Fries or shrimp here and there, but not anything else really. Days like last night and this morning remind me why. The longer I stay away from it, the harsher the effects on my body when I do indulge.

So, I strayed and my body reigned me back in check. Ebon and I are contemplating dining out again and are trying to pick a place that's got a kinder, gentler menu.

And the next time we go HERE, I'll get the salmon or tilapia.

Oh! I also had strawberry rhubarb pie ala mode, but there was NOTHING bad or wrong with that.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

I had to create a comparison report between fast food restaurants and sit down restaurants. I nearly fell out of my seat... The low fat chicken noodle soup at Panera had 1,450mg's of sodium in it... Needless to say, I am now ordering the Greek salad minus the olives, pepperoncinis, and dressing. That takes the salad down to 340mg's for the whole thing...

Good luck, and once I gave up fried foods, it also hurt my stomach.

Night,

Zimmy

Yep, soup is notorious for being loaded with salt, whether canned, homemade or restaurant style.

I Greek salad.

[JustJo]

Just remember that not all fats are bad...olives are one of the "good guys"...like avocado and nuts. Moderation, yes...but you don't want to eliminate them entirely either.

From this website:

Monounsaturated fats
Are liquid at room temperature and turn cloudy when kept in refrigerator.
Primary sources are plant oils like canola oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. Other good sources are avocados; nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans; and seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.
People following traditional Mediterranean diets, which are very high in foods containing monounsaturated fats like olive oil, tend to have lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Polyunsaturated fats
Are liquid at room temperatures as well as at cold temperatures
Primary sources are sunflower, corn, soybean, and flaxseed oils, and also foods such as walnuts, flax seeds, and fish.
This fat family includes the Omega-3 group of fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory and your body can’t make. In addtion, Omega-3 fats are found in very few foods.

It's the saturated fats and trans fats that you want to stay away from, not these healthy fats.

[Miss Scarlett]

I have lost 2.3 lbs since last Thursday!

This despite being lured into eating things like ice cream, tacos, biscuits & gravy (OMG! OMG! OMG!), fries and a ginormous hamburger while out of town over the weekend...

[Andrea]

I confess it has been over a week since the last time I worked out. Er.....wrong thread.

I am not at full healthy lungs yet but I did manage to do 20 minutes on the treadmill today. Yippee!!!!

Andrea

[JustJo]

I did slip up a bit the other night doing taxes...four hours of frustration and I admit I hit the potato chips. Didn't blow it too bad though

Still loving fitday.com ...do I sound like a broken record? The nicest part is that I can be honest, enter what I ate (even on my "day off") and see that the overall effect is still okay. A little slip doesn't mean it's all over, and I'm still on track for my plan. It's a good feeling...and prevents a lot of that beating myself up and giving up reaction.

I'm still not exercising as much as I'd like to (and need to), but I'm doing well on the eating plan and sticking pretty closely to the 1800 calories that is my goal. Drinking my water, taking my vitamins, realizing that I needed to add more iron-rich foods to my diet...lots of good stuff.

And, slowly but surely, the weight is coming off. I'm losing a pretty steady 2 lbs a week, which was my goal (1.5 to 2), and which seems to be widely accepted as a safe, sustainable level to lose at. It's not as immediately rewarding as a crash diet perhaps....but I'm practicing portion control and getting a good level of nutrition.

Hope you're all keeping at it...and remember that a little slip up is just that...a slip up and not the end.

[Tommi]

In your head ---> "it works if you work it and it won't if you don't." (borrowed slang from a local meeting)

Bought the Weight Watchers Pedometer and LOVE IT. Easy to read, keeps record of previous days, and I challenge myself to do more steps every day.

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by JustJo

The nicest part is that I can be honest, enter what I ate (even on my "day off") and see that the overall effect is still okay. A little slip doesn't mean it's all over, and I'm still on track for my plan. It's a good feeling...and prevents a lot of that beating myself up and giving up reaction.



Hope you're all keeping at it...and remember that a little slip up is just that...a slip up and not the end.

I really think that this is strong point for looking at the BIG picture. It isn't about "did I lose x pounds this week?" or "am I x percent stronger this week?" This is real life, fluctuations will happen, but keeping an eye on the long view of taking care of and responsibility for yourself is what is paramount.

There are some great tools out there now that make this easier than ever. Whatever eating/exercising plan you are on, whichever tracking tools/devices you like; finding the right combination for you as an individual can make things a lot simpler and actually enjoyable. Pick a hobby, "health", and make it fun.